The addition of nanoparticles (NPs) to a polymer matrix, forming a polymer nanocomposite
(PNC), is known to alter the microscopic dynamic processes of both species which leads to …

Hydrogel adhesion inherently relies on engineering the contact surface at soft and hydrated
interfaces. Upon contact, adhesion normally occurs through the formation of chemical or …

Dielectric elastomer actuators (DEAs) are soft electromechanical devices that exhibit large
energy densities and fast actuation rates. They are typically produced by planar methods …

Organic/inorganic composite materials have been extensively studied for a long time. When
inorganic phases in organic/inorganic composites become nanosized, they are called …

In the field of nanotechnology, polymer nanocomposites (PNCs) have attracted both
academic and industrial interest due to their exceptional electrical, mechanical and …

Single-walled carbon nanotube (SWNT)/poly (methyl methacrylate)(PMMA) nanocomposites
were prepared via our coagulation method providing uniform dispersion of the nanotubes in …

With substantial progresses in reinforcement mechanism of nanoparticle filled polymers
(NPFPs) beyond the hydrodynamic limit, now is the time to reconsider this topic …

In material science of elastomers the influence of nanoscale and nanostructured filler
particles is of utmost significance for the performance of innovative rubber products, ie …

This topical review discusses the theoretical progress made in the field of polymer
nanocomposites, ie, hybrid materials created by mixing (typically inorganic) nanoparticles …

Polymer–particle composites are used in virtually every field of technology. When the
particles approach nanometer dimensions, large interfacial regions are created. In favorable …